Havanese
- Height 22–29 cm
- Weight 3–6 kg
- Life span 14–16 years
- Exercise 30 min/day
The Havanese is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from Cuba, Havana (19th century). Adults weigh 3–6 kg. It stands 22–29 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Havanese is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Cuba as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Group
- Toy Group
- Origin
- Cuba, Havana (19th century)
- Coat
- long · All colors and combinations
- Also known as
- Bichon Havanés, Havana Silk Dog, Havaneser, and Bichon Habanero
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Havanese. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from en.wikipedia.org furrycritter.com showsightmagazine.com pawlicy.com kennel.com ukcdogs.com
Havanese FAQ
- How long does a Havanese live?
- The Havanese has a life span of 14–16 years.
- How big does a Havanese get?
- Adults weigh 3–6 kg. Height ranges from 22–29 cm.
- Is the Havanese hypoallergenic?
- No, the Havanese is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Havanese in?
- The Havanese is in the AKC's Toy Group.
More from the Toy Group
-
Affenpinscher
9
-
Biewer Terrier
9
-
Brussels Griffon
8
-
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8
-
Chihuahua
10
-
Chinese Crested
10
-
English Toy Spaniel
7
-
Italian Greyhound
8
Similar in size
-
Portuguese Podengo
9
-
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
9
-
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
10
-
Volpino Italiano
9
-
Bolognese
10
-
Coton de Tulear
10
This page, as API data
Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/feaa80fe-68bc-42b9-b2b5-2220ec4ff615. No key, no sign up.
See it in the reference.
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